Ghana’s economy recorded a major boost in the first six months of 2025, as the country posted a trade surplus of $5.57 billion, according to fresh data from the Bank …
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Maritime Trade Tops Agenda at ICC Nigeria’s 26th AGM
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria has announced that it will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 31st July 2025, in Lagos. This year’s event will …
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Singapore Woos Ghanaian Businesses for Trade, Tech, and Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is urging Ghanaian businesses to tap into new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology partnerships, as it looks to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The call came during a …
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FCMB, ICC Nigeria Call for Sustainable Solutions to Boost Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) Banking Commission have jointly called for sustainable strategies that will empower Nigerian businesses to seize global trade …
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Dangote Blames Oil Firms as Refinery Imports Crude from Abroad
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his refinery currently imports between 9 and 10 million barrels of crude oil every month from the United States and other countries …
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Zambia to Build $1.1 Billion Oil Refinery with China’s Help
Zambia has signed a $1.1 billion deal with China’s Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation to build a large-scale crude oil refinery that will slash fuel imports and position the country as …
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Dangote Cries Out Over Crude Scarcity
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over challenges facing his $20 billion Dangote Refinery, including difficulty accessing crude oil from Nigerian producers, leading the facility to import …
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Tinubu Orders National Single Window Trade Platform to Go Live by Q1 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the full implementation of the digital trade facilitation platform by the first quarter of 2026. …
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UK Businesses Eye Nigeria, Africa for Strategic Growth Amid Mineral Wealth, Reforms
British businesses are showing growing interest in Nigeria and other African countries as the continent becomes a key target for international investments. This development is driven by Africa’s vast mineral …
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Algeria Tightens Controls to Curb Capital Flight and Import Fraud
Met with a growing loss of foreign currency and mounting pressure on its economy, the Algerian government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent import practices that have long drained its …